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Selkirk College is located in the Kootenays, a spectacular region of rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, mineral hot springs, alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains that is home to four of British Columbia's seven national parks.
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We care about your success.
Selkirk College offers many services and resources to help you, in and outside of the classroom. See the International Student Handbook for more useful information about living in Canada and studying at Selkirk College.
Key Dates
- Important dates: English Language Program, College wide.
- Upcoming college events.
- Upcoming International Department activities.
Student Records & Online Information
- Online Student Record: update your address or request unofficial transcript, for example
- Selkirk College student email login. Student email How-To.
- Request Official Transcripts.
Complete and sign a transcript request form and pay the fee ($10.00 per copy).
Give the completed form to the Admissions and Records Office (Administration building) or email it to student records.
- Change a Course
During the first week of classes, see the School Chair.
After the first week of class: complete a course change form and submit it to the International Admissions Officer.
Taxes
- As an international student, you may need to file a Canadian tax return. Information on how to file a tax return is available online through the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA).
- Read this to find out if you need to file taxes.
- More information on filing taxes for international students is available here from CRA and also from UBC's website.
- If you require assistance filing your taxes you can contact the Castlegar Community Services Society or the Nelson Seniors Coordinating Society who have volunteers that can help you with your tax return.
Working in Canada
- How to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Documents needed to apply for a SIN
- Co-op Education for international students
- International Job Resources
- Search for jobs through Selkirk College Employment Services Career Portal
- Minimum wage in BC
- Overtime and hours of work
Accommodation and Housing
Campus Services
- Athletics & Recreation
- Bookstore
- Campus Locations & Hours
- Student Union
- College Events
- Childcare Services
- Duplicating Services
- Food Services
- Personal Services
- Student Housing
- IT Services
Student Access & Support
- Indigenous Student Services
- Counseling Services
- CRT & Exam Services
- Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities
- Learning Success Centre
- Library
- Selkirk Trauma Assistance Team (STAT)
- The Writing Centre
Rules and Regulations
- Access the Academic Calendar
- Academic Regulations
Transportation, getting around
- Schedule for Bus # 33: Castlegar to Selkirk College and return.
- City of Castlegar bus schedules
- Schedule for Bus# 99 Selkirk College(Castlegar Campus) to Nelson and return.
- City of Nelson bus schedules
- Shuttle service from Nelson to Castlegar airport and return.
- Traveling outside the Kootenays
Greyhound busses connect Nelson and Castlegar with major cities such as Kelowna, Vancouver and Calgary.
Castlegar's West Kootenay Regional Airport, has daily flights to Vancouver and Calgary with Air Canada.
Referring Friends
Selkirk College works with many educational agents who can help you to choose the program that best fits your goals. Contact us to find an educational agent who works in your area.
Former or current student?
Recommend Selkirk College and get rewarded. Contact Selkirk International to find out more.
Our Region
The region includes the towns of Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Rossland, Nakusp, New Denver Kaslo and Grand Forks. Selkirk College’s main campuses are in Castlegar, Nelson and Trail.
Castlegar
Castlegar and area has a population of about 15,000. The town is located where the Kootenay River joins the Columbia River and is home to the region’s major airport. The Castlegar campus is home to Selkirk College’s English Language program, as well as the Schools of Business and Aviation, Health and Human Sciences, Environment and Geomatics, and University Arts and Sciences.
In safe and friendly Castlegar, you will find fresh air, clean water and mountain views. Home to some of the province's best rock-climbing and mountain biking there is something fun for everyone in Castlegar. Explore Castlegar’s rich Doukhobor past and learn how this community of Russian immigrants made the area their home in the early 1900s.
Castlegar Chamber of Commerce | City of Castlegar
Nelson
Nelson is located about 35 minutes by car from Castlegar. It is a small city with a big personality on the shores the West Arm of Kootenay Lake in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains. Three Selkirk College campuses are located here: Kootenay School of the Arts - home to Selkirk’s fine arts program; Silverking Campus - home to the school of Industry and trades training; and the 10th Street Campus - home to Selkirk’s Music, Digital Arts, Hospitality and Tourism programs.
Nelson’s downtown is famous for its well-preserved heritage buildings, a wide variety of good restaurants and unique coffee shops. The City of Nelson is one of the most beautiful places to live in British Columbia. In Nelson, you’ll find yourself immersed in a vibrant, artistic culture that revolves around passionate creativity and energetic worship of the outdoors.
Nelson Kootenay Lake | Discover Nelson
Trail
Trail is an industrial town located about 20 minutes by car from Castlegar. Selkirk College’s Advanced Medical Transcription and Nursing Unit Clerk programs are located in Trail. It is close to the town of Rossland where there is world class skiing at Red Mountain.
City of Trail
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